Clarity Social Research Group (Clarity) was founded in 2012 and grew from prior experiences in research and non-profit consulting that left us wanting for greater impact on issues of social justice and equity. We are a small minority-woman-owned consulting boutique, dedicated to uplifting vulnerable voices seldom heard and contributing to upstream, broad-based, inclusive, and community-supportive efforts. Led by founder and CEO Penelope Huang, PhD, Clarity draws from a close network of fellow consultants who share broad and deep experience working with government agencies, foundations, non-profit, and community-based organizations in program evaluation, needs assessment, community engagement, strategic planning, and organizational change to improve outcomes for all.
We support purpose-driven organizations to amplify their impact in creating social change in the service of equity and justice. Current content areas of practice include early childhood education, community schools, workplace culture/climate, organizational change, youth development, aging and elderly support, local voices in the media, mental health services, drug court, and more.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: Clarity is committed to social justice and equity by uplifting voices least heard and amplifying the impact of service sector agencies and organizations dedicated to addressing historical, systemic, institutional, and structural inequities that perpetuate disparate health and social outcomes. Clarity developed out of a wanting for greater impact than was possible in more traditional evaluation firms. By partnering with like-minded researchers and evaluation professionals similarly committed to racial and social equity, we provide support to each other and to the communities we work in to begin to correct those systemic wrongs to build towards the equity we all deserve for our shared, more just future. We are also advocates and organizers experienced in using evidence to inform policy and systems change. All of our work is guided by these principles:
The Senior Research Associate is a primary executor and project manager on 3-6 projects at any time, managing projects with budgets of roughly $30-175k each, with some, though limited management support. This role is expected to be largely independent.
The Senior Associate collaborates with fellow staff and external contractors to implement projects and produce high-quality deliverables on time. Nearly all of our work involves a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods and relies on sharp analysis, and collaborative communications and people skills. This role will use independent decision-making skills and will manage projects from start to finish, with limited management support.
The Senior Associate will occasionally manage some contractors and/or junior staff, as appropriate per project needs, delegating work and managing projects and workloads assigned. The person in this role must be a self-starter, comfortable with leading client meetings and collaborating with clients and fellow staff to execute projects to high-quality standards.
Co-management of projects, junior staff, and external contractors assigned to projects, with oversight and guidance from senior management.
The base hourly range for this position is $45-$60 (equivalent to a full-time annualized salary range of $93,600-$124,800), depending on experience and qualifications. Weekly hours are variable, dependent on project workload and staff availability, with a minimum of 10 hours a week, and more typically 20 hours a week is anticipated. Our work culture is supportive of work-life balance and we offer benefits that include but are not limited to the following:
Clarity Social Research Group, Inc. embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will thrive and contribute to their fullest potential. **LGBTQ, BIPOC are strongly encouraged to apply!**
The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description or exhaustive task list of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job description is subject to change and additional responsibilities may be assigned depending on operational needs.
To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest and resume with at least 3 references to:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7830282/Senior-Associate-2024
We will review all applications submitted through 31 May 2024, and will review on a rolling, as-needed basis after that.
Clarity Social Research Group (Clarity) was founded in 2012 and grew from prior experiences in research and non-profit consulting that left us wanting for greater impact on issues of social justice and…
Our work culture is supportive of work-life balance and we offer benefits that include but are not limited to the following:
Our work culture is supportive of work-life balance and we offer benefits that include but are not limited to the following:
Proficiency in written and spoken English language skills. Additional proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin written and spoken language skills is strongly desired!
Proficiency in written and spoken English language skills. Additional proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin written and spoken language skills is strongly desired!
To apply for this position, please respond to a brief questionnaire and submit a letter of interest and resume with references in a single pdf to:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7830282/Senior-Associate-2024
We will review all applications submitted through 31 May 2024, and will review on a rolling, as-needed basis after that.
To apply for this position, please respond to a brief questionnaire and submit a letter of interest and resume with references in a single pdf to: